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April 3, 2024

Finnish government calls for nationwide day of mourning after a 12-year-old was accused of firing at students

Finland has declared Wednesday to be a nationwide day of mourning after a 12-year-old was accused of killing one student and severely injuring two others at secondary school on Tuesday.

April 3, 2024

Women's NCAA Tournament shatters viewing records even as season beset by mishaps

The 2024 women's college basketball season has broken old records for viewership. Players and coaches do not want missteps caused by this rapid growth to distract from the game.

April 3, 2024

7 killed, including children, in fire at Indian tailoring shop

A fire at a tailoring shop in Aurangabad, India, killed 7 people, including two children, according to local police. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

April 3, 2024

Americans agree on most core values, think our democracy functions poorly, poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll found that, despite variations across political party and age, most Americans agree on what rights are important to the United States' identity as a nation.

April 3, 2024

Morocco museum hosts one of Africa’s first exhibitions of Cuban art

A show at Morocco’s Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is one of the first exhibitions of Cuban art at an African museum, officials say.

April 3, 2024

North Carolina election law attorney, nominated 4 times to US District Court judgeship, dies at 69

North Carolina attorney Thomas Farr, known for his work with redistricting and election law, has died at 69 years old. He was nominated four times to a U.S. District Court judgeship.

April 3, 2024

NATO debating plan to provide additional long-term military support to Ukraine

As Russia holds military advantages in the ongoing war in Ukraine, NATO is debating a plan that would provide additional long-term military support for Ukraine.

April 3, 2024

Cruise ship reportedly stranded in Spanish port due to passenger visa problems

A cruise ship carrying approximately 1,500 passengers has been stranded in the port of Barcelona, Spain, due to visa problems of a group of Bolivian passengers.

April 3, 2024

8-year-old girl who survived bus crash that killed 45 to be released from South African hospital

An 8-year-old girl is the sole survivor of a bus crash in South Africa that killed at least 45 people. She is set to be discharged from the hospital on Wednesday.

April 3, 2024

US airports adapt to travel surge by expanding use of technology to process passengers

U.S. airports are adapting to the increasing influx of international travelers by implementing technologies to streamline the customs and border control process.